Cebu Pacific expands reach: Non-stop flights to Sapporo take off

Cebu Pacific, the country’s leading budget carrier, has officially launched direct flights from Manila to Sapporo, Japan, becoming the only Philippine carrier to offer this route.

The new service commenced on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025.

Cebu Pacific’s the direct flights between Manila and Sapporo will operate three times a week – every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.

Cebu Pacific President and Chief Commercial Officer Xander Lao said, “We are thrilled to be the only carrier to offer non-stop flights between Manila and Sapporo. The launch of this route is a testament to Cebu Pacific’s mission of expanding its international network and making air travel accessible to a wider range of passengers."  

The flight departs from Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila at 11:15 a.m. and arrives at New Chitose International Airport in Sapporo at 5:25 p.m. (local time).

The return flight departs Sapporo at 6:25 p.m. and arrives in Manila at 11:20 p.m. (local time).

This new route reduces travel time from the usual 10 hours with a layover to just five hours. Sapporo, renowned for its winter sports activities, beer tasting, and stunning scenery, becomes Cebu Pacific's fifth destination in Japan, following Tokyo (Narita), Osaka, Nagoya, and Fukuoka.